The Caribbean Sea Jazz Annual festival attracts about 8,000 local and international visitors who enjoy high quality jazz acts, combo’s and bands. The Renaissance Festival Plaza is the heart of the festival, a one of a kind venue in the Caribbean that features a big selection of music, theater, arts and food in one weekend. The Festival’s main goal is to create a stage for local and regional talent as well as big names. Headliners from past festivals have been Michel Camilo, Praful and Randal Corsen, Ploctoons, Moonbaker, Cubop City Band, Paoli Mejias, David Sandborn, Izaline Calister, Earth Wind an Fire, Mike Stern Band, Grupo Niche and George Benson. Friday September 20 & Saturday September 21 2019

Aruba’s Carnaval is celebrating it’s 65 birthday, so that means an even greater event than it already is! Here is the schedule of all the great Parades and Election parties. So that you’ll be sure that you don’t miss one. Aruba Carnival Schedule 2019 Meaning Carnival means weeks of events that bring you colorfully decorated floats, contagiously throbbing music, luxuriously designed costumed groups of celebrants of all ages, King & Queen elections, electrifying Jump Ups, Torch Light Parades that wind their way through the streets at night, the Jouvert Morning Pajama Parade, the Children’s Parades and finally the Grand Parade! Officially starting in November, the majority of events, celebrations and parades are held in January and February until the Burning of King Momo, marking the end of Carnival Season. After the Burning of King Momo the entire island goes on hiatus, known as Carnival Monday (official day of rest)

Official holiday in memory of G.F. (Betico ) Croes, On January 25th, we commemorate the birthday of the late Aruban political leader, Gilberto François (Betico) Croes. He helped the island attain the “Status Aparte”. With its new status Aruba was given autonomy from the Netherlands Antilles, and was allowed to function as a commonwealth within the Dutch kingdom. STAY PENDING – Betico Day, a.k.a Dia di Betico Croes, weekend festivities include diverse things to do, specials, local food sales, sporting events, and family-friendly activities. * The 2019 holiday specials and events will be updated below as we receive information

We LOVE Our Visitors Here in Aruba! Can you guess what Nationality our TOP ARUBA-LOVING VISITORS Have? Yep – you guessed right: U.S.A. The Americans have been holding the #1 spot for being the biggest Aruba Lovers for years, AND COUNTING! This is exactly why we celebrate with YOU, America, when it comes to THE SUPER BOWL. This ANNUAL EVENT, although primarily celebrated in the United States of America, is viewed globally by millions of people. Whether its due to the adrenaline-pumping game antics, phenomenal (and muy costly) commercials, or just an excuse to get together with friends and family, the football-related festivities definitely make for THE SUNDAY FUNDAY OF THE YEAR! If you’re wondering what to do, or WHERE TO GO WATCH the 2019 Super Bowl LIII game, check out the Aruba football-friendly activities below to discover fun game day parties, specials, events, and deals! Who will YOU be cheering on this time around? *Specials and offers are published as soon as they are released!

Every year on February 14th millions across the world express their love and affection to their loved ones with different creative ideas. People are eager to celebrate their relationship and the joy of their togetherness and make Valentine’s Day memorable for their beloved. Although Aruba is romantic any day of the year… celebrating Valentine’s Day on our One Happy Island makes for an experience to remember! *Specials and offers will be published below as they become available!

Ready to experience the deliciousness of Aruba’s “cuminda di truck?” Get ready for Eat Local: Food Truck edition. Savor and experience the best of Aruba’s Food Trucks! All of the islands best food trucks gathered in one place! Experience sizzling dishes and let your taste buds go wild. Bring your friends and family and enjoy great food, craft beers and live music. Eat, drink, and chill the night away. *Cash & Card Payments Accepted for Token Purchases! Last year was a booming success with live music, full bellies, happy hearts and culinary treats from the best food trucks of the island. Are you ready for the next chapter of food truck bites in a cozy, festival-like setting? Accompanied by plenty locally-operated companies and a Kids Corner presented by students of The University of Aruba. *Keep scrolling to discover the details! *PLEASE NOTE: This information correlates with 2018 Food Truck Festival by Eat Local Aruba. The 2019 schedule & details will be updated accordingly as soon as we receive more info. Participating Food Trucks: Candela Eataly The Little One / Hollywood Smokehouse El Mexicano Nos Local Piet’s Truck Pofferdorie Skina Crioyo Snack Ice Cream Truck Burger Joint Participating Food Stands: D’abarú […]

Easter on Aruba has become – for a few decades now – one of the most important holiday seasons. It includes egg hunting, Mass on Easter Sunday, Easter breakfast, Easter brunch, beach camping, BBQ-ing, and much more! Are you in Aruba for Easter? There are great activities from Good Friday until Easter Monday planned for children as well as restaurant specials for all to enjoy! *The 2019 specials and events pertaining to Easter weekend celebrations in Aruba will be updated as we receive more information.

* Earth Day 2019 Content Will Be Updated as Soon as We Receive More Information. Earth Day 2018: End Plastic Pollution Every year, all around the globe, Earth Day is celebrated. Many different events, campaigns and activities are held worldwide. Here in Aruba we do our best to lead by example and treat every day as Earth Day! Now there are more than 1 billion people in 192 countries taking part in what is the largest civic-focused day of action in the world! This year Earth Day 2018 is dedicated to providing the information and inspiration needed to fundamentally change human attitude and behavior about plastics. From poisoning and injuring marine life to disrupting human hormones, from littering our beaches and landscapes to clogging our waste streams and landfills, the exponential growth of plastics is now threatening the survival of our planet. There are many ways to take action to End Pollution on Earth Day and beyond, find some ideas below! – Beach clean up (Pick up 3 pieces of plastic every time you go to the beach) – Reduce your carbon footprint (Walk more, ride a bike, take the bus) – Spread the word via social media (Help spread […]

The Flip Flop Festival, brought to you by Chill Beer is one of the biggest music festivals in Aruba. This event brings around thousands of people annually, getting better and better every year. You can expect nothing but loads of fun, music and entertainment on the beach! *The 2019 official artist lineup and event details will be published as soon they are released!

Are you in Aruba for Mother’s Day? Be sure to celebrate your mom on this special day! Many restaurants and businesses will be offering great deals and delicious menu selections making for a Mother’s Day to remember! As Aruba is a multilingual country, Mother’s Day is not only celebrated by the English-speaking, but also the Dutch-, Spanish-, and Papiamento-speaking families. Check out the international greetings below: English – Happy Mother’s Day Papiamento – Felis Dia di Mama Dutch – Fijne Moederdag Spanish – Feliz Dia de la Madre

The Aruba Soul Beach Music festival is held on Memorial Day holiday weekend and includes many star-studded artists and comedians. The festival highlights five days of events such as beach parties, comedy nights and a big music festival featuring top class artists. This event and the island of Aruba is sure to amaze you with one long weekend of music, comedy, parties and of course lots of fun! Soul Beach Music 2019 Festival lineup and program details will be published as soon as they are released!

Remember the moments you have shared, and create more special memories this Father’s Day. Aruba is known for being the One Happy Island, but did you know that the Aruban community is very family-oriented? The locals love to celebrate life, and family festivities are no exception. As Aruba is a multilingual country, Father’s Day is not only celebrated by the English-speaking, but also the Dutch-, Spanish-, and Papiamento-speaking families. Check out the international greetings below: English – Happy Father’s Day Papiamento – Felis Dia di Tata Dutch – Fijne Vaderdag Spanish – Feliz Dia del Padre Discover the fun and festive weekend events, specials, and activities that are offered for this year’s celebrations IN HONOR OF DAD. *Specials and activities will be published below as they become available!

America’s Independence Day festivities are all the rage in the U.S.A on July 4th. Every year, in honor of our visiting friends from ‘THE LAND OF THE FREE AND HOME OF THE BRAVE’, there is a small fireworks show in Aruba to CELEBRATE WITH AMERICA! There are also various different restaurants, resorts, and businesses, that join in on the JULY FOURTH FUN by offering food specials, deals on drinks, celebratory events, and fun activities. If you’re wondering what to do, how to celebrate, or WHERE TO GO WATCH the 2019 Fourth of July fireworks show, check out the Aruba things to do and places to go to celebrate July 4th! *Specials and offers are published as soon as they are released

This sailing event features fun, action, and competitions among international yachts, catamarans, sunfish, kitesurfers and windsurfers during the day, combined with music, beach parties, and dinners at night! The sailors will compete for the overall trophy for the winner in the most competitive class. *2019 event information will be published as soon as it is released. Visit www.aruba-regatta.com for more information. Contact the organizing committee at Email or call +297 565 6887 for registration and additional information. You can pre-register for the races via our contact form.